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Private Sector Adds 42,000 Jobs Amid Labor Market Challenges

11/5/2025

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In October, private sector employment rose by 42,000 jobs, according to Automatic Data Processing (ADP), marking the first growth since July.
The report shows a tight labor market, with year-over-year pay growth at 4.5%.
Large companies added 73,000 jobs, while smaller firms posted losses.
The ongoing government shutdown delayed critical labor market data, prompting reliance on ADP.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized carefully evaluating data amid these challenges.

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In October, private sector employment rose by 42,000 jobs, according to Automatic Data Processing (ADP), marking the first growth since July.
The report shows a tight labor market, with year-over-year pay growth at 4.5%.
Large companies added 73,000 jobs, while smaller firms posted losses.
The ongoing government shutdown delayed critical labor market data, prompting reliance on ADP.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized carefully evaluating data amid these challenges.